TFT Philly On Inside Golf!
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Coach Rebecca and Executive Director, Bill Hyndman, are interviewed on Inside Golf TV about all the activities of TFT Philly!...
Read MoreProgram Update
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An Update From Bill Hyndman, V First Tee of Greater Philadelphia, Executive Director Dear Friends, I hope that this message finds you, your family and loved ones healthy and safe. As our community works together to prevent the spread of COVID-19, we want to reach out to you, our valued donors and ...
Read MoreInside Golf’s Harry Donohue Shares A Letter To His Parents.
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Harry Donahue Jr. is a longtime KYW News-radio anchor and is a First Tee partner and advocate. He hosts Inside Golf and is the voice of Temple University Football/Basketball. The New Polio: What Would Mom and Dad Have Done? By Harry Donahue Jr. I wish my parents were alive right now. So that I c...
Read MoreCOVID – 19 Update for First Tee and Golf Course Operations
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ATTENTION! Due to the current CoronaVirus (COVID-19) outbreak and in the best interest of public safety, the Walnut Lane and John F. Byrne Golf Clubs will be completely closed until further notice. In addition, all First Tee student programming is suspended until further notice. Because the sit...
Read MoreLeaders and Achievers Gala Recap
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The Leaders and Achievers Gala was an amazing night. Thank you all who attended and supported the event. Hearing the transformational impact The First Tee had on the lives of our students was extraordinary. Thank you, Philadelphia Eagles Coach Pederson, for inspiring each of us to always be the be...
Read MoreTFT PGA JR. LEAGUE
By Coach Anthony PGA JR LEAGUE WEBSITE We had 4 teams compete over a 3 month period. We had practiced for the first few weeks and matches followed. Thank you to Sean for allowing us to block off the front 7 holes on a few afternoons, we got lucky to play in …...
Read MoreJoe Morganti Takes on Pebble Beach!
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TFT Philly participant, Joe Morganti qualified for the Pure Insurance Championship Impacting The First Tee. The tournament was held at Poppy Hills Golf Course and legendary Pebble Beach Golf Resort! Joe played with PGA Champions Tour Player Tom Byrum! “Pebble was too pure… I wanted to th...
Read MoreTFT Championship Recap
By Coach Anthony It was a beautiful day to host our 2019 Championship at Walnut Lane Golf Club. With 45 participants coming to play, it was a great way to end our Major Tournament Series. 18 Hole Championship Our Boys Division came down to a single stroke with Julian Cuirlino (76), inching ...
Read MoreUSGA Awards Grant to First Tee of Greater Philadelphia
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USGA Awards Grant to First Tee of Greater Philadelphia for Local Youth Development Programs USGA grant is part of a nationwide initiative to support communities in and around USGA Championships and Allied Golf Associations Philadelphia, PA (8/12/19) – USGA has awarded a $5,000 grant to Fi...
Read MoreMy Intern Experience By Ashley Murphy
My name is Ashley Murphy and I had the pleasure of interning for The First Tee of Greater Philadelphia during the summer of 2019. During my time here, I got a taste of all aspects of the organization including fundraising, event planning, business operations, and coaching. Before starting thi...
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